Corralchen (Chiapas)

The most complete information about the small village of Corralchen (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 79 inhabitants?

The town of Corralchen (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Chamula. There are 79 inhabitants and it is 2,358 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 27 minutes away by car (19 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #136 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Corralchen, 26% of individuals have completed secondary education and 0% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Corralchen? You can find it at 15.3 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Chamula, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Corralchen through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Corralchen? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Corralchen in Chiapas? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Corralchen.

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#2 The population of Corralchen (Chiapas) is 79 inhabitants

Population data in Corralchen (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020463379
2010363975
Evolution of the population in Corralchen: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Corralchen:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.125.64
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:25.32%32.00%
Illiterate population (men):12.66%25.64%
Illiterate population (women):12.66%38.89%
Schooling level:4.512.64
Schooling level (men):3.63.33
Schooling level (women):5.191.80
Indigenous culture data in Corralchen:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:79.75%90.67%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:43.04%56.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Corralchen, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chiapas, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Chamula (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Corralchen:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.37%30.67%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.61%43.59%
Employed population over 12 years (women):41.30%16.67%
Number of inhabited private housings:1721
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:94.12%25.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:11.76%100.00%
Homes with a radio:35.29%43.75%
Homes with a television:47.06%18.75%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:17.65%6.25%
Homes with cell phones:35.29%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Corralchen (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Chiapas, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Corralchen

With the satellite map of Corralchen will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Chamula. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Corralchen.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Corralchen

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Corralchen, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Corralchen so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Corralchen

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Corralchen? The list of the best places to visit in Corralchen and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Corralchen para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Lalahuítz (Cerro Bitz) (2582 meters): 2.2 km walk (39 minutes), heading West.
  • Tzontehuitz (2887 meters): 5.1 km walk (87 minutes), heading West.
  • Banún Canal (2302 meters): 4.1 km walk (51 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Patuitz (2852 meters): 4.8 km walk (96 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Corralchen:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Corralchen?:
  • Pajaltón Bajo (1225 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
  • Pulumsibak (491 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • Kotolte (1225 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
  • Pajaltón (777 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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